Director DYLAN HOWITT (UK 2022) 68 min
Unfolding like a magical, modern-day fairytale, this beautiful and intimate story follows the seven-year endeavor by textile artist Allan Brown to weave a hand-spun dress from stinging nettles foraged in the woods surrounding his home. After the death of his beloved wife, Brown’s deep dive into the age-old craft of spinning results in a stunning garment infused with devotion and redemption. Director Dylan Howitt’s longitudinal study of his creative process has a hand-crafted feel, with gorgeous cinematography, lush sound design, and a meditative pace that takes the viewer through a literal labor of love. We follow along for walks through the forest with his faithful dog Bonnie, watch as he transforms painful stinging nettles into beautiful supple cloth, and witness the formation of a dress that will be worn by his daughter — bringing us full circle on an exquisite journey through loss, grief, and healing.